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September-December 2020 | Vol 20 | Issue 3

Review Article

Exercising with face mask during the pandemic: A qualitative analysis

A new respiratory virus known as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) (2019 novel coronavirus) is causing a respiratory disease epidemic worldwide. Many patients with COVID-19 had mild-to-severe respiratory...

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Comparative study of eye–hand coordination among volleyball playing and nonvolleyball playing university students

Background: Eye hand coordination is a complex skill which is essential for sensory functions and motor functions. It can be an important indicator for the evaluation of goal directed movements...

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Predicting the intention to practice physical activity among high school female students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Purpose: This study aimed to predict the intention to perform physical activity (PA) of high school female students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and to investigate the degree to which the elements ...

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Effect of usual care versus accelerated rehabilitation on pain, range of motion, and function in patients with acute lateral ankle sprain: A pilot randomized clinical trial

Objective: The study's objective is to compare the effects of usual care group (UCG) versus accelerated rehabilitation group (ARG) on pain, range of motion (ROM), and function. Methods:...

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Letter To Editor

Effects of different types of warm-up on dynamic stability and isokinetic strength

Dear Editor, Warm-up is generally executed prior to participation in any sports to prepare sportspersons for strenuous game situations or to improve the subsequent performance. The practice of warm-u...

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ISSN - Print: 1319-6308,
Online: 2321-6697

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